Building Career Pathways 

The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce’s Internship Program is designed to create real-world professional experience for students while expanding the Chamber’s ability to serve businesses and professionals across the Carolinas. Through partnerships with UNC Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, and other regional universities, interns contribute meaningfully to the Chamber’s work while gaining exposure to professional environments, business networks, and regional economic initiatives, and building talent pipelines for our Corporate Partners.

What Interns Do

Interns are integrated into the day-to-day work of the Chamber and support a range of initiatives, including:

• Event planning and execution
• Communications and content support
• Member engagement and outreach
• Regional programming and initiatives
• Administrative and operational projects
• This hands-on approach ensures interns are building transferable skills while contributing to work that directly supports the Chamber’s mission.

Regional Impact

The Internship Program also helps extend the Chamber’s reach beyond Charlotte.

• 2025: 4 interns supported core operations
• 2026: 6 interns supporting both central and regional work, Including two regional interns focused on Charleston (the Lowcountry) and  Western NC (Blue Ridge)

These regional interns provide on-the-ground support for local events, outreach, and engagement, helping the Chamber maintain a consistent presence across multiple markets.

Why Internships Matter

The Internship Program supports both workforce development and organizational capacity by:

• Creating early-career pathways into professional environments
• Connecting students to business and community networks
• Supporting regional engagement where full-time staffing is limited
• Strengthening the Chamber’s ability to execute programs and events
• This program reflects the Chamber’s role as a connector, linking education, business, and opportunity in practical, meaningful ways.